Out of the many choices players have to make in RoboCop Unfinished Business, some are aimed at helping the people affected by the mercenaries in the game.
These choices often have both instant and long-term consequences on the gameplay and story. Some of them are also linked to completing side missions.
One such choice players have to make is during the side quest “Stairs to Heaven.” During this quest, RoboCop comes to know that the wife of an elderly man named John Baker has passed away.
During the quest, he asks Alex Murphy about his wife, and players have to make a tough decision at that point.
This guide explores what happens when you pick one of the two available options and its instant and long-term effects as well.
Should You Tell the Truth or Spare John Baker the Truth in RoboCop Unfinished Business?
As the “Stairs to Heaven” quest is about to end, John Baker asks, “Oh, it’s you again! Does this mean that you’ve seen my Rebecca? How is she?” The two options provided to the players include “Tell the truth” and “Spare the truth.”
Let’s explore the consequences of each option.
Tell the Truth
If you opt for the first choice, Robocop tells John that his wife is no more. John appears to be very sad and says that his wife was always worried that he would be the first to die among the two. He says that with his wife gone, he doesn’t need the “youth pills” anymore. He thanks Robocop and goes about his business.
If you select the first option, John Baker will stop taking the harmful pills and can live his remaining days peacefully. This is overall a better choice than not telling him the truth.
Although it has no long-term impact on the story or gameplay, so you can choose whatever you want. But telling him the truth seems like a kinder and more ethical choice. It will also tell the other citizens that RoboCop also cares about the people.
Spare Him the Truth
Selecting the second option doesn’t reveal the truth to John Baker. RoboCop tells him that his wife is still alive. This makes John a bit happier, but he mentions that the “youth pills” aren’t doing any good to him. He expresses his wish to keep on taking them until his wife comes back.
This option keeps John Baker in false hopes, and he continues taking the pills. This choice makes John happier for some time, but it doesn’t end his suffering, and the pills will keep on negatively impacting his health. This choice has no impact on the story as well.
What is the Best Choice?
If you really want to help the man and make an ethical call, go for the first option. It seems a far more compassionate choice. Alternatively, you can also choose the second one, as both of them have no severe consequences.
